The Gapminder project is an excellent example of how public data can be built upon to create rich and compelling new applications. Hans is a strong proponent of allowing public data to be accessed and re-used. Futhermore his experience in emerging visualisation technologies will be extremely useful in directing the OKF’s projects and activities in the area of open visualisation.

1 response to Hans Rosling of Gapminder joins the OKF Advisory Board!

Advancing awareness and education of open visualization helps to both understand any particular material, and to learn some of the tools for sharing new thoughts and discoveris.
Thanks to achievements like the Gapminder motion chart integration with Google docs, anyone can better observe and practice these methods.
The OKF should continue to push the boundaries of open data visualization because of its power to communicate knowledge.
Congrats to the advisory board, and welcome to Dr. Rosling, whose involvement continues to have such positive effects on the field and community.